Critics reviews

A seasoned vet of the French New Wave, Schroeder evokes in equal measure the rowdy camaraderie of Howard Hawks and the impassive objectivity of Otto Preminger, without ever downplaying the sensationalism of the material. Whether rubbernecking or sermonizing, he conducts the action with acute irony and an inscrutable poker face, like a grinning Cheshire cat.

A riveting court drama that is incredibly timely and an important reminder of the threat the public court of opinion has on our judicial system. Wealth, privilege, and narratives about straight-white-males have become taboo and our generalizations and political narratives trump facts and truth. While there is no clear conclusion, we are left with to wrestle with the known facts - not the false narrative. Or are we?

Today my father was telling me about this story which I knew nothing about and coincidentally I picked this film from my "to watch" list. I only chose it because of Glenn Close. And by the way, this woman can do anything! I love her. Can't say I have the same feelings for Jeremy Irons, though.